Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

Focused conversations that
connect communities

BoF sessions gather researchers, developers, and users from across workflow systems at major conferences to debate the challenges and opportunities shaping the field — in the open, and in person.

11 Sessions held
5 Years running
32+ Speakers & organizers
3 Conference series

Coming up next

Join us at the next gathering — everyone is welcome, no registration required beyond the conference itself.

Upcoming
November 2026
SC 2026 Data Streaming

Real-Time Scientific Data Streaming to HPC Nodes: Challenges and Innovations VI

DateNovember 2026
TimeTBA
RoomTBA
Adam Thompson (NVIDIA) Alex Upton (CSCS) Eli Dart (ESnet)
3 featured speakers
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Upcoming
November 2026
SC 2026

Next-Generation Workflows for HPC: AI, Agentic Systems, and Scientific Discovery

DateNovember 2026
TimeTBA
RoomTBA
Woong Shin (ORNL) Mathew J. Cherukara (ANL) Matt Sinclair (ANL) Logan Ward (NVIDIA)
4 featured speakers
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Past sessions

Slides, notes, and recordings from previous gatherings.

2026
2026
ISC 2026 Data Streaming

Real-Time Scientific Data Streaming to HPC Nodes: Challenges and Innovations V

June 23, 2026 View details
2025
SC25 Data Streaming BoF announcement
SC25 Data Streaming

Real-Time Scientific Data Streaming to HPC Nodes: Challenges and Innovations

November 19, 2025 View details
SC25 BoF announcement
SC25

Bridging Intelligent Workflows with Quantum and HPC for Scientific Discovery

November 18, 2025 View details
2025
ISC 2025 Data Streaming

Real-Time Scientific Data Streaming to HPC Nodes: Challenges and Innovations

June 12, 2025 View details
2024
SC24 BoF announcement
SC24

Collaborative Pathways for Designing an Integrated Infrastructure for Research Excellence

November 19, 2024 View details
SC24 Data Streaming BoF announcement
SC24 Data Streaming

Real-Time Scientific Data Streaming to HPC Nodes: Challenges and Innovations

November 19, 2024 View details
2023
2023
SC23

Modern Workflows for Continuum and Cross-Facility Computing

November 14, 2023 View details
2023 ECP Annual Meeting BoF announcement
2023 ECP Annual Meeting

Exascale Workflows Community: A Post-ECP Roadmap for Workflow Systems and Applications

January 19, 2023 View details
2022
SC22 BoF announcement
SC22

An Update on the Community Roadmap for HPC and AI Scientific Workflows Research and Development

November 15, 2022 View details